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Monday 18 May

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Tensions in the Middle East have entered a more volatile phase as diplomatic efforts via Pakistan struggle to gain traction. While Iran has submitted a new 14-point proposal to end the war, Donald Trump warned that "the clock is ticking" and hinted at imminent action. Meanwhile, the conflict's economic spillover is intensifying, with Brent crude hovering above $110, dragging the Indian rupee to record lows and forcing the IMF to warn the UK of a potential debt shock if borrowing isn't reined in.

In the tech world, Elon Musk suffered a major legal setback as a federal jury rejected his claims that OpenAI and Sam Altman betrayed their original nonprofit mission. The ruling arrived as the energy industry undergoes a massive consolidation to power the AI boom, headlined by NextEra’s record-breaking $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy—the largest utility deal in history.

On the global health front, the WHO has called for urgent international action as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to the major eastern city of Goma. With over 90 dead and no vaccine for this specific strain, the US and other nations have begun screening airport arrivals and pausing visa services to prevent the virus from crossing borders.

01The stories

The stories

  1. 01

    Middle East & Global Security

    Iran submitted a 14-point peace proposal via Pakistan, even as it launched a Bitcoin-backed insurance scheme for ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound 'Global Sumud' aid flotilla in international waters, while US air strikes targeted ISIS militants in Nigeria.

  2. 02

    Tech & Artificial Intelligence

    A jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the company not liable for allegedly abandoning its founding mission. Meanwhile, Anthropic is set to brief global finance watchdogs on cyber vulnerabilities discovered in its 'Mythos' model, and Apple announced upcoming AI features for iOS 27 to compete with rivals.

  3. 03

    Energy & Economy

    NextEra Energy announced a $67 billion stock deal to acquire Dominion Energy, forming the largest regulated US utility to meet AI power demands. Global bond yields reached multi-year highs as the IMF warned that the Iran war and energy inflation continue to threaten growth in major economies like the UK.

  4. 04

    Public Health

    The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda an international emergency, with the death toll passing 90. The US CDC has implemented airport screenings for arrivals from the region, and a hantavirus outbreak aboard the 'MV Hondius' cruise ship killed three passengers before docking in the Netherlands.

  5. 05

    Global Politics & Law

    The Trump administration dropped its $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and created a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies. In the UK, Andy Burnham launched a challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership, while Spain's High Court acquitted Shakira of tax fraud, ordering a $70 million reimbursement.